Legal and Investigations Officer
JOB_53335814710527Job type
TemporaryLocation
BelfastWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
In-house LegalIndustry
LegalPay
£18.48 per hour
Legal and Investigations Officer, Solicitor, Belfast, Immediate start, £18.48
Your new company
Your new role
Key Responsibilities
•Respond promptly and effectively to client enquiries.
•Provide legal advice and guidance.
•Maintain accurate and confidential records on the case management system.
•Attend meetings, court hearings, and tribunals as required.
•Participate in investigations and service reviews.
•Contribute to policy and strategic advice to government.
•Ensure compliance with GDPR, FOI, and internal documentation standards.
•Collaborate with colleagues to meet departmental objectives.
What you'll need to succeed
Essential Criteria:
•Applicants must be a Solicitor who currently holds a practising certificate in the jurisdiction of Northern Ireland and possess at least 1 year’s post qualification experience.
•Hold a minimum 2:2 honours degree in law;
•Possess practical experience in the provision of legal and other advice and support to clients directly;
•Be able to demonstrate how you have communicated confidently, clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing, to both legal and non-legal audiences;
•Experience of recording and maintaining sensitive records on information systems and possess a high degree of computer literacy and
•Have the ability to work as a part of a team.
Desirable Criteria:
•Be able to demonstrate knowledge and expertise of law, practice and policy issues relating to children and young people;
•Possess experience of providing legal advice to children and young people as clients;
•Investigative experience, preferably in a legal context.
What you'll get in return
•Temporary post
•Immediate start
•Belfast
•£18.48 per hour
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Talk to Rebecca Kinder, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Belfast, 5th Floor, Donegall House, Donegall Square NorthTelephone 02890446911